How to book a United Airlines ticket if my passport doesn't have a last name?
What should I put in the "LastName" section while booking a flight with United Airlines, when my Passport only has "FirstName". Can I use my "FirstName" in both the places?
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For US Visa puporses, it looks like you need to use your single name as "last name" and FNU as first name. FNU means "first name unknow". See https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/ FAQ section. It's likely that United will adopt the same process since they need to communicate booking data and Visa data to US immigration authorities. However, you should call and ask them to confirm.
However, it's likely that you will run into a lot of issues and if possible you should try to get your Indian passport fixed before you travel. https://redbus2us.com/surname-blank-in-passport-first-name-as-fnu-in-us-visa-issues-solution/
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Does the name on your ticket have to match passport?
Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports.Can I book ticket without surname?
You can book an air ticket without last name. Because some peoples have only first name like \u201csimran\u201d, but in the name box when booking the flight ticket you can't leave the last name box empty the page will not go ahead.Does your plane ticket have to have your full name?
Not all airlines require a middle name on boarding passes. Some ask for a middle initial or don't prompt you at all. However, the TSA's Secure Flight Program involves tighter guidelines on names on documents in order to cut back on the number of passengers being misidentified.What if my last name is different on my plane ticket?
Are name changes allowed? Generally, only minor name changes or corrections are allowed, such as fixing a typo or updating the ticket to reflect a legal name change (e.g. last name change through marriage). Name changes to transfer flight tickets are generally not allowed for a few reasons.How to Book a Flight Ticket on United Airlines?
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